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2026 Canada Day in Edmonton & Alberta Capital Region – Fireworks & Festivals
Canada Day Long Weekend celebrations, fireworks, and events happening across Alberta Capital Region. From spectacular fireworks to fabulous music festivals, there is plenty to do and see.
Kraft Dinner to Launch Cheesy Ramen in Canada With a Free 7-Eleven Sneak Taste
Kraft Dinner is moving beyond its familiar mac and cheese bowl with a new product made for the ramen aisle. KD Ramen will launch in Canada this… Read more »
Free Things to Do in Edmonton in July 2026
A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in the Edmonton Area during July 2026. Contents: Events Anytime, free activities like walks and other outdoor… Read more »
25 of the Best Highway Scenic Viewpoints in Alberta
There are many ways to go about finding Alberta’s best viewpoints, lookouts, and scenery, but sometimes, all you need to do to find them is pull over… Read more »
Canada Strong Pass Summer 2026 – Museums and Galleries Offering Free/Discounted Admission
Canada Strong Pass returns for the second year this summer from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The program offers discounted or free access to a range… Read more »
Banff Sunshine to Open Rare Summer Ski Season After Record Snowfall and Dads Ski Free on Father’s Day
Banff Sunshine is getting ready for a short but unusual summer ski season after receiving 1025 cm of snow over the winter. The resort says skiing and… Read more »
Here’s Who Can Apply for Alberta’s New $100 Energy Rebate Available Starting July 1
Alberta is rolling out a new Energy Rebate that will send $100 to nearly 3.4 million eligible residents starting July 1, 2026. The province says the rebate… Read more »
Edmonton Opens Free Sports Gear Lockers in Parks Through Jumpstart Partnership
Edmontonians heading to the park now have a simpler way to play, even without bringing equipment from home. The City of Edmonton and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities… Read more »
14 Places to Go For a Wildflower Walk in Alberta
It is a beautiful time of year in Alberta. Along with the lush greens of the river valleys and forests, the bright blue glacial waters, and the… Read more »
Alberta’s Federal Contribution Saves Taxpayers in Other Provinces About $1,000 a Year, Study Says
Albertans are sending far more to Ottawa than they receive back, and a new Fraser Institute study says that gap has a direct effect on taxpayers in… Read more »
10 ‘Big Alberta’ Day Trip Ideas From Edmonton – Road Side Attractions
Make your next day trip big! A great way to see Alberta within a day trip from Edmonton is to hit up all the amazing roadside attractions…. Read more »
Best Places to Watch FIFA World Cup Matches in Edmonton
No matter what team and country you are cheering for in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the game will be on a big screen in Edmonton! There… Read more »
Free Bus to Elk Island National Park from Edmonton Returns for 2026 Season
All aboard for a prairie safari! Parkbus and Parks Canada are bringing back the free shuttle to Elk Island National Park from Edmonton starting June 27th. First… Read more »
Carson-Pegasus: Visit This Small Alberta Provincial Park with a Big List of Things to Do
Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park is a small provincial park made up of two lakes: McLeod, and Little McLeod. Alberta’s forests stretch as far west as the BC border,… Read more »
15 Small Towns For a Weekend Trip in Alberta
There are several staycations around Alberta that you can create within our large provincial borders. Beyond Alberta’s Provincial Parks, National Parks, campgrounds, and big cities, you can… Read more »
Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Father’s Day in Edmonton
Help celebrate Dad this year with all the fun happening in Edmonton on Father’s Day weekend. No matter what dad’s (or any father figure’s) interests are, these ideas can help him have fun, unwind, create memories, and more.
Picnic & Pick Your Own Peonies at Beyond Roots Flower Farm Near Red Deer
Are you a fan of peonies? Of course, you are! Who isn’t? Peonies are the stars of the show at Beyond Roots Flower Farm, located in the… Read more »
Explore Stony Plain on a Horse & Wagon Mural Tour This Summer
There are over 40 murals decorating the building exteriors of Stony Plain, and you can get an exclusive tour of all the public art this summer. … Read more »
Alberta’s Best Views: Places to Find Parks Canada’s Red Chairs
Some of Alberta’s most iconic views are also the most relaxing! You might have already noticed a few pairs of Adirondack Chairs around National Parks in Alberta,… Read more »
25 of the Best Things to Do in Southwest Alberta
Have you heard of an enticing area called the Crown of the Continent? Southwest Alberta falls within this incredible zone, offering up some of the best outdoor… Read more »
12 of the Best Gardens & Conservatories to Visit in Alberta
Discover the magnificent gardens of Alberta!
Enjoy the lovely flower beds maintained by volunteers at St Albert Botanic Garden, the gardens that extols Japanese-Canadian friendship at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, tropical plants inside Edmonton’s pyramids, prairie hardy plants at Olds College gardens, an extensive peony collection at Devonian Botanic Garden, butterflies fluttering amongst fragrant flowers at Calgary Zoo conservatory,blooming flowers set against the back drop of Cascade mountains at Cascade Gardens, and the gardens that pay tribute to George Pegg, whose work resulted in identifying Alberta’s Flora unique to Lac Ste Anne County.
Things to Do Around Chain Lakes Provincial Park in Alberta Where Ranchlands Meet Mountain Vistas
The Alberta foothills are filled with beautiful places to camp, explore, and adventure. And if a thrilling or adventurous getaway isn’t what you’re after, the foothills are… Read more »
Elections Alberta Launches Record Drive to Hire 60,000 Workers
Elections Alberta is preparing for a referendum unlike anything the province has managed before. The agency has launched what it calls the largest electoral event worker… Read more »
14 Things to Do On a Weekend Trip to Stettler
As you drive east of Red Deer, you notice a large divide: that of the prairies and Alberta’s badlands. Right on this line is the town of… Read more »